A legendary funk-soul group will open the 2026 New York State Fair. The Commodores will perform at the NYS Fair’s Chevy Court stage on opening day Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 1 p.m. It will be the first ...

Georgian Funk, 96, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Willowbrook Assisted Living, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 5, 1929, in Kenosha, she was the daughter ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff Benjamin is a New York-based writer covering global pop music. After 2024 saw the likes of RM, Rosé, NewJeans, ATEEZ, aespa, ...

Located some 97.5 million light years away, NGC 1266 (also known as PGC 12131) is a nearby lenticular galaxy in the constellation Eridanus. It is a quenching, early-type galaxy with a half-light ...

For over 5 years, Arthur has been professionally covering video games, writing guides and walkthroughs. His passion for video games began at age 10 in 2010 when he first played Gothic, an immersive ...

It felt like much of pop culture this year was running on pure adrenaline. Everything from music to film, fashion to memes and even politics seemed to collapse into one ongoing feed of viral spectacle ...

The genre peaked in terms of global awareness with “KPop Demon Hunters,” while the industry’s most promising new act was mired in a legal morass. By Jon Caramanica This year, from a distance, the ...

The Pop-Tarts Bowl might not dictate who gets college football’s top title, but it certainly brings sports fans and pastry fans together. Dubbed “The People’s National Championship,” the 2025 ...

Feel-good songs feel like a bit of a rare breed nowadays. But back in the 1980s, feel-good songs were all the rage, and plenty of pop and rock hits from that decade topped the charts. Let’s look at ...

*Speculation surrounding Hot 97’s morning lineup intensified after the sudden cancellation of “Ebro in the Morning,” but Funk Flex has made it clear he is not stepping into the role permanently. The ...

Funkmaster Flex’s recent comments about Kimora Lee Simmons blew up in his face after he accidentally accused her and DaBaby of being intimately involved. The radio host later clarified his claims, ...

Mark Ronson’s “Uptown Funk” may sound effortlessly fun, but its creation was anything but. Built on influences from the Minneapolis sound and shaped by months of grueling sessions across six cities, ...